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Pye Finance Closes $5M Seed Round Led by Variant and Coinbase Ventures
Pye Finance raised a $5 million seed round to build an on-chain marketplace for tradable, time-locked Solana staking positions.
Most Influential: Donald Trump
Donald Trump's dramatic shift to pro-crypto advocacy has profoundly influenced U.S. digital asset policy and regulatory appointments during his second term.
Most Influential: Sen. Bill Hagerty
Senator Bill Hagerty sponsored the GENIUS Act, the first stablecoin legislation to become U.S. law in July 2025.
Most Influential: Rep. French Hill
Rep. French Hill was instrumental in driving U.S. crypto legislation, particularly market structure efforts, despite his name not being on the final stablecoin law.
Most Influential: Ross Ulbricht
Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, was pardoned by President Trump after serving 12 years of a lengthy sentence.
Most Influential: David Sacks
David Sacks, a PayPal Mafia alum and Craft Ventures co-founder, was named the White House AI and Crypto Czar by President Trump.
Stable launches STABLE token airdrop via Merkl and Stargate Finance
Stable launched its STABLE token airdrop using Merkl and Stargate Finance alongside the debut of its StableChain.
New DePIN protocol rolls out ZK-proof processing marketplace
Brevis launched ProverNet, a DePIN marketplace enabling users to earn by computing ZK-proofs for applications.
XRP Stuck Between $2.00 and $2.20 as Network Activity Hits 3-Month Low
XRP is consolidating between $2.00 and $2.20 due to a three-month low in active addresses and a rising NVT ratio.
BlackRock moves to add staked Ethereum ETF with fresh SEC filing
BlackRock filed an SEC registration statement for its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF seeking approval for staking rewards.
XRP bulls grow louder: What will spark the breakout toward $2.65?
XRP is showing bullish signs supported by institutional demand and positive trader sentiment, targeting a potential $2.65 breakout.
SEC Chair Atkins just confirmed shock $68T timeline for tokenized markets that leaves legacy infrastructure dangerously exposed
SEC Chair Atkins signaled tokenization could centralize US markets within a few years, highlighting the massive gap between the $68T market and current on-chain value.
Ether (ETH) Treasury News: Tom Lee's BitMine (BMNR) Ramps Up Buying
BitMine Immersion Technologies significantly increased its Ether acquisition, adding $435 million worth of ETH last week.
Strategy ($MSTR) Buys Nearly $1 Billion Worth of Bitcoin
Strategy purchased 10,624 BTC for $962.7 million, bringing its total holdings to 660,624 coins.
ZKsync Lite to Shut Down in 2026 as Matter Labs Moves On
Matter Labs plans to deprecate its initial ZKsync Lite network in early 2026 as it focuses on the advanced ZKsync Era.
Strategy’s Bitcoin treasury swells past 660,000 BTC after fresh $962M buy
Strategy purchased $962.7 million in Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to over 660,000 BTC despite recent stock price declines.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Gains 3.3% as All Constituents Trade Higher
The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 3.3% over the weekend, with all 20 assets trading higher led by NEAR and AAVE.
SEC ends Biden-era investigation into Ondo Finance without charges, firm says
Ondo Finance announced the SEC concluded its multi-year investigation into the firm without filing any charges.
SEC ends Biden-era probe into tokenized equity platform Ondo Finance
The SEC has closed its multi-year investigation into Ondo Finance without filing any charges against the tokenization platform.
Mantra CEO tells OM holders to withdraw from OKX over ‘inaccurate’ migration plan
Mantra CEO John Patrick Mullin urged OM token holders to withdraw from OKX due to inaccurate token migration dates published by the exchange.
Stable, a Bitfinex-backed Layer 1 using Tether’s USDT for gas, launches mainnet and native token
Stable, a Bitfinex-backed Layer 1 blockchain, launched its mainnet and native STABLE token, using USDT for gas fees.
Ether (ETH) ETF News: Staked Ethereum ETF (ETHB) Coming From BlackRock
BlackRock filed for a new iShares Ethereum Staking Trust (ETHB) to offer investors yield exposure to staked ETH.
ONDO Token Gains as SEC Ends Investigation Into RWA Tokenization Platform
The SEC concluded its 2024 investigation into Ondo Finance without charges, boosting the ONDO token and signaling regulatory clarity for RWA tokenization.
Strategy acquires $963 million in Bitcoin at over $90,000
Strategy purchased 10,624 Bitcoin for $963 million at an average price of $90,615 last week.
XRP Records $245M Inflows, Driving a $716M Revival in Crypto Investments
Crypto investment products saw $716 million in inflows last week, led by $245 million for XRP ETPs, signaling a major institutional sentiment revival.
Bitcoin ’rallies are for selling‘: Top 3 arguments from BTC market bears
Top Bitcoin bears argue that current price rallies are bull traps, citing technical patterns and historical fear indicators.
Binance suspends employee over using inside information for personal gain
Binance suspended an employee and alerted authorities after an internal probe found they used insider information to post from an official account.
Ripple News: Wall Street Saw Company as 90% XRP, Then Offered $500M With a Catch
Investors in Ripple's $500M share sale demanded significant downside protections due to the company's heavy XRP asset concentration.
U.S. Spot XRP ETFs Inflow Momentum Extends to 15th Day
U.S. spot XRP ETFs have achieved a 15-day inflow streak, accumulating nearly $900 million toward the $1 billion milestone.
BlackRock files for staked Ethereum trust ETF, plans to stake most of its Ethereum holdings
BlackRock filed for an iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF intending to stake 70% to 90% of its Ethereum holdings.
Strategy Bought Nearly $1B in Bitcoin Last Week as Saylor's Company Returns to Big Purchases
Strategy (MSTR) acquired 10,624 Bitcoin for $962.7 million last week, funded primarily through stock sales.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Just Flipped the Bitcoin Energy Consumption Debate — And It Changes Everything
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reframed Bitcoin mining as converting excess energy into portable money, challenging environmental criticism.
SEC drops two-year probe into Ondo Finance with no charges
The SEC concluded its two-year investigation into Ondo Finance without filing any charges, allowing expansion.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys another 10,624 bitcoin for $963 million as treasury holdings reach 660,624 BTC
Strategy acquired 10,624 more BTC for $963 million, bringing its total holdings to 660,624 BTC.
Crypto VC Paradigm bets $13.5 million on stablecoin startup Crown in first Brazil investment
Paradigm invested $13.5 million in Brazilian stablecoin startup Crown, which issues the BRLV token pegged to the Brazilian real.
Robinhood targets savvy crypto traders with lower fees, more leverage for XRP, SOL and DOGE futures
Robinhood is introducing lower fees and expanded leverage for altcoin futures to attract sophisticated U.S. and EU crypto traders.
3 Altcoins Face Major Liquidation Risks in the Second Week of December
Zcash (ZEC), Aster (ASTER), and Bittensor (TAO) face significant liquidation risks this week due to one-sided derivatives positions and upcoming macro events.
Ripple’s $500 million share sale included investor protections guaranteeing profits: Bloomberg
Ripple's $500 million share sale included provisions guaranteeing investors a 10% annualized return over three or four years.
BlackRock moves $110M in Bitcoin and $78M in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime
BlackRock transferred $110 million in Bitcoin and $78 million in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime amid recent ETF outflows.
APT Gains 1.8% to $1.76 Despite Token Unlock Overhang
APT climbed 1.8% to $1.76, showing active institutional positioning despite an approaching token unlock event that increased supply.
Argentina weighs letting traditional banks trade crypto: Report
Argentina's central bank is reportedly considering allowing local banks to offer cryptocurrency trading services.
BONK Rises 4% Since Friday as Volume Builds Below $0.00001 Resistance
BONK climbed 1.47% to $0.00000954, extending a 4.2% rise since Friday while struggling below the $0.00001 resistance level.
Polkadot (DOT) Price Gain, Underperforms Wider Crypto Markets
Polkadot's DOT token gained 0.8% to $2.12, but underperformed the 2.8% rise in the broader CoinDesk 20 index.
Tether just moved $4 billion Bitcoin for Twenty One, but the chain data reveals a deceptive liquidity trap
Tether transferred $3.9 billion in Bitcoin to Twenty One's custody ahead of its NYSE listing, signaling a custody shift, not a new market purchase.
Perky, With Bearish Overtones: Crypto Daybook Americas
Crypto markets rose Monday on expected Fed rate cuts, but caution is advised due to potential hawkish guidance and bearish technical indicators.
Ripple’s $500 million raise shows Wall Street caution with its XRP-heavy holdings: Report
Ripple's $500 million fundraising included profit-guaranteeing terms for some investors, signaling Wall Street caution regarding its XRP reliance.
Crypto Fund Inflows Hit $716 Million as Bitcoin, XRP, and Chainlink Lead Institutional Shift
Crypto funds saw $716 million in inflows, marking a second consecutive week of capital attraction driven primarily by Bitcoin, XRP, and Chainlink.
Argentina’s SAB121—Central Bank Close to Lifting TradFi Crypto Ban
Argentina's central bank is reportedly drafting rules to allow banks to offer crypto services, mirroring the impact of the U.S. SAB121 repeal.
Prediction markets emerge as speculative ‘arbitrage arena’ for crypto traders
Prediction markets are becoming a new speculative venue where crypto traders seek arbitrage opportunities against retail participants.
The Death of ‘Zero to One’: Is AI Killing Classic Startup Theory?
AI agents are dismantling the classic 'zero to one' startup playbook by shifting focus from human UX to machine AX and verifiable performance.
Trader with $9.6M profit opens long positions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Zcash
A profitable crypto trader opened new long positions exceeding $55 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Zcash.
Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin (BTC) Price Reclaims $92K as Altcoins Lag
Bitcoin surpassed $92,000 amid expectations of a Fed rate cut, while altcoins, especially memecoins and metaverse tokens, continued to underperform.
Pi Network Hit With $10 Million Fraud Lawsuit as Community Disputes Key Claims
SocialChain Inc. faces a $10 million fraud lawsuit alleging unauthorized token transfers and secret sales, claims the community disputes.
Can panic wallets stop a wrench? Why crypto’s next security debate is physical
The rise of physical attacks on crypto holders is shifting security focus toward physical defenses like panic wallets, despite their unproven effectiveness against coercion.
Vitalik Buterin pushes for trustless gas futures market to hedge Ethereum fees, sparking debate over feasibility
Vitalik Buterin proposed a trustless onchain gas futures market to hedge against fluctuating Ethereum transaction fees.
3 Altcoins to Watch Ahead of the December FOMC Meeting
Three altcoins—Fartcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Double Zero—are highlighted as potentially benefiting from an anticipated December FOMC interest rate cut.
Crypto funds log second week of inflows after massive $5.5B sell-off
Crypto ETPs attracted $716 million in inflows last week, marking two consecutive weeks of gains after significant prior outflows.
Global crypto ETPs log $716 million in weekly inflows amid easing negative sentiment: CoinShares
Global crypto investment products saw $716 million in net inflows last week, signaling easing negative sentiment, according to CoinShares.
Crypto Exchanges Race for Indian Market — Who’s Next After Binance and Coinbase?
Global crypto exchanges like Coinbase and Binance are re-entering India's growing market after regulatory hurdles eased.
Traditional Studios vs. Blockchain: Can There Be Common Ground?
Industry leaders debated whether blockchain can integrate with traditional gaming by proving its utility beyond player indifference.
Bitcoin LTH Supply Bottoms as Sell Pressure Fades
Bitcoin's Long-Term Holder supply hit a cyclical low when the price dipped to $80K, suggesting spot-driven selling pressure is easing.
Fed Preview: BTC Steady Above $91K, Treasury Yields Add Note of Caution
Bitcoin holds steady near $91,800 ahead of an expected Federal Reserve rate cut, despite rising Treasury yields signaling caution.
Donald Trump’s New Security Strategy Silent on Crypto — Why Is the Industry Worried?
The new national security strategy from the Trump administration omits any mention of cryptocurrency, worrying the digital asset industry.
Did BTC's Santa rally start at $89K? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin trades above $90K amid 'Santa rally' talk, while traders watch the upcoming Fed decision and key technical levels.
US Treasurys lead tokenization wave as CoinShares predicts 2026 growth
CoinShares predicts tokenized real-world assets, led by US Treasurys, will see continued strong growth into 2026 due to global demand for dollar yield.
Famed Investor Mike Alfred Claims Bitcoin Will Hit $315,000, Harvard Boosts Bitcoin Investment 2-To-1 Over Gold
Investor Mike Alfred predicts Bitcoin will reach $315,000, coinciding with Harvard increasing its Bitcoin allocation over gold by a 2-to-1 ratio.
FOMC Interest-Rate Decision, Do Kwon Sentencing: Crypto Week Ahead
This week features the FOMC interest rate decision, Do Kwon's sentencing, and various crypto events like token unlocks and governance votes.
Stablecoins just eclipsed Bitcoin in the one metric that matters, exposing a $23 trillion global fault line
Stablecoins' cross-border transfers now surpass Bitcoin's, highlighting their role as a parallel dollar infrastructure with significant global economic implications.
Coinbase Plots Full Comeback in India, Fiat Support Expected in 2026
Coinbase has resumed onboarding users in India and plans to introduce local fiat currency support by 2026.
Circle and Bybit deepen USDC partnership as stablecoin nears $80B
Circle and Bybit are deepening their strategic partnership to expand USDC liquidity and usability across Bybit's global ecosystem.